San Diego restaurants you'll love
Top restaurants in San Diego, California
San Diego is one of California's top tourist destinations. Brimming with attractions like whale watching, The San Diego Zoo, vibrant arts & culture, and a wide selection of cuisines, this beachside city has everything. Just past San Diego University, there are tons of things to do and restaurants to enjoy. No matter what kind of cuisine you’re looking for, you can bet San Diego delivers.
Enjoy food from across the world when you tour the city. Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Korean, and American are all on the menu. Visit Little Italy to taste the authentic flavors or Downtown San Diego for everything from burgers to steak. Visit a local coffee shop for your morning cup of joe and enjoy walking the bustling streets of the city. Enjoy a quick lunch off Broadway or visit a local ramen restaurant. There is so much to see and taste from breakfast to dinner.
Ready for a night out? San Diego is famous for its beer tours and has been labeled “America’s Craft Beer Capital.” If beer isn’t your favorite, there are lovely wineries with tastings and cideries too. No matter how you choose to spend your time, there’s something for everyone in San Diego.
San Diego's top cuisines
Must-try San Diego restaurants
PIES
Pop Pie Co. University Heights
4404 Park Blvd, San Diego
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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble - Slice | $7.00 |
Fresh diced fuji, red delicious, and granny smith apples with a hint of orange zest and spices topped an old-fashioned oat crumble, signature all-butter crust. One slice. | |
Kale Slaw (V) | $0.00 |
Kale & red cabbage, tahini-lemon dressing, pepita seeds and quinoa. Vegan. | |
Green Hog & Cheese | $11.00 |
Slow braised pork shoulder, roasted serrano, jalapeño, & pasilla peppers, tomatillo, jack cheese, all in our signature all-butter crust. Peppers are all de-veined and de-seeded, providing mild (2/10) heat. |
FRENCH FRIES
Sombrero Mexican Food - #14-Rio Vista San Diego
8590 Rio San Diego Drive #108, San Diego
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Utensils | $0.00 |
(Fork, Knife, Spoon, Napkins) | |
California Burrito | $9.99 |
Angus carne asada, fries, cheese, pico de gallo | |
Chicken Burrito | $8.89 |
shredded chicken, rice and salsa |
Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - Earlybird Pacific Beach
4505 Mission Boulevard, San Diego
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Ahi Poke Bowl | $14.99 |
coconut red quinoa, ahi tuna poke in crunchy garlic sauce, power greens, carrots, cucumber, edamame, green onions, bean sprouts, wasabi peas, miso ginger sesame dressing | |
Bacon Bird | $12.00 |
3 eggs, tater tots, crispy tortilla strips, american cheese with chopped bacon, salsa roja and guacamole | |
Firebowl Hash | $12.00 |
3 eggs, crispy tater tots, american cheese, choice of bacon, sausage or soyrizo, guacamole and chipotle sour cream |
Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Downtown San Diego
1157 Columbia Street, San Diego
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1 lb Sweet Chili Garlic Wings | $25.00 |
Boneless Wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery | |
1 lb Buffalo Wings | $25.00 |
Boneless Wings, Buffalo Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery. | |
1 lb Mixed Green Salad | $17.00 |
Organic Spring Mix, Gorgonzola, Toasted Almonds, Tomato, Cranberries, Balsamic Vinaigrette. |
Tajima Ramen-North Park
3015 Adams Ave, San Diego
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Spicy Sesame Ramen | $15.50 |
Spicy Tonkotsu Pork Bone broth, mixed with special Sesame Paste, Egg Noodles, Ground Pork, ½ Ramen Egg, Corn, Wood ear Mushrooms, Baby Bok Choy, Diced Onions, Dried Chili, and Sesame Seeds. | |
Tajima Ramen | $16.00 |
Original Tonkotsu Pork Bone broth, Egg Noodles, Pork Chashu, ½ Ramen Egg, Fried Garlic, Corn, Baby Bok Choy, Green Onions, and Sesame Seeds. | |
Vegetarian Ramen | $15.50 |
Original Vegetable Soy-based Broth, Spinach Noodles, Deep Fried Tofu, Wood Ear Mushrooms, Baby Spinach, Corn, Baby Bok Chow, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, and Sesame Seeds, topped with Truffle Oil |
Craft House Fashion Valley
7007 Friars Road, San Diego
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Large House Fries | $9.00 |
Crispy shoestring fries seasoned with salt and pepper. | |
The Shrooms & Truffles Burger | $21.00 |
8 Oz. Signature Beef Patty, Herb-Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms, Hon Shimeji, And Cremini, Black Truffle Oil, Smoked Gouda, Onion Jam, House Aioli, and Arugula | |
The Not so Basic Burger | $19.00 |
8 Oz. Signature Beef Patty, Thick Applewood Smoked Bacon, White Cheddar, Butter Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Jam, and 20k League Sauce (Secret Proprietary Blend) |
SEAFOOD • SALADS • SUSHI
Just Sushi To Go
5665 Lindo Paseo, San Diego
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Mixed Poke Bowl | $12.25 |
tuna & salmon, cucumber, avocado, house poke sauce, seaweed salad, ginger over sushi rice | |
Rolls Royce Combo | $14.99 |
Total 16 pcs; 4 pc orange karamel, 4 pc bad boy, 4 pc knacker Jack & 4 pc ninja rolls | |
California Royce Combo | $10.75 |
8 pieces of California roll, 4 pieces of spicy California roll and 4 pieces of shrimp tempura roll. |
Cali BBQ - - Sports Arena
3425 Hancock Street, San Diego
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Tailgater BBQ Feast | $88.00 |
Feeds 4-5 people: Tri-tip, rib tips, pulled pork, brisket, 1/2 chicken, 1/2 rack ribs, mac-n-cheese, beans, slaw, potato salad, five cornbread. Sorry no substitutions. | |
Loaded Mac | $7.50 |
Mac N Cheese loaded with diced bacon, jalapeno and extra chedda! | |
County Fair | $17.00 |
Slow smoked pulled pork, mac and cheese, and melted Cheddar cheese on grilled sourdough. Comes with a choice of one side. |
FRENCH FRIES
Cocina 35
1435 6th ave, San Diego
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CAJETA TOAST SIDE | $4.75 |
Our Mexican take on the classic french toast, vanilla-cajeta toast | |
MERCADO | $17.50 |
Salsa Verde topped with carnitas light! For better Quality and Crunchiness chilaquiles may be served Deconstructed .. Please follow instructions on the package! | |
DIVORCIADOS | $15.75 |
Can’t decide which one you want to try? Choose 2 salsas For better Quality and Crunchiness all chilaquiles are served Deconstructed .. Please follow instructions on the package! |
Graze By Sam
550 W Date St. Suite B South, San Diego
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Whipped Ricotta | $12.00 |
ricotta cheese, hot honey, cracked black pepper, served with a side of sourdough (VG) | |
Szechuan Dumplings | $12.00 |
edamame, corn, spicy szechuan sauce, sesame seeds, green onions ( 7 pieces) (VG) | |
Braised Short Rib Mac and Cheese | $19.00 |
Smoked gouda, slow braised short rib, rigatoni pasta |
FRENCH FRIES
Sombrero Mexican Food - #8 - Rancho Carmel
11040 Rancho Carmel Drive, San Diego
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Mix Burrito | $8.89 |
Beef, bean and cheese | |
Salsa | $0.00 |
Red Salsa (Hot), Green Salsa (Mild), Chunky Salsa (Med), Picante Salsa (Extra Hot) | |
Utensils | $0.00 |
(Fork, Knife, Spoon, Napkins) |
Sushi Ren
16480 Paseo Del Sur, Ste 115, San Diego
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Tonkotsu Ramen | $13.95 |
Surf & Turf Roll | $15.95 |
Hamachi Lover Roll | $14.95 |
Amardeen
8915 TOWNE CENTRE DR STE 103, San Diego
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Cheese Fatayer | $15.77 |
Half Dozen; savory Pastry, French feta, Akawii, sweet Cheese, Mint | |
Sambousik | $15.77 |
Half Dozen; fried Pastry; minced Beef, Pine Nuts | |
Half Muhammara | $8.36 |
Roasted Red Peppers, Walnuts, Pomegranate Molasses, Aleppo Pepper, Sumac |
PIZZA
Tribute Pizza - North Park, San Diego
3077 North Park Way, San Diego
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Kevin Mccallister | $18.00 |
classic plain cheese pizza, with red and white checkered tablecloth tomato sauce, mozzarella, old school pizzeria herb and spice blend sauce is our organic root vegetable marinara, with caramelized carrots, onion, and fennel, with garlic, fresh basil, and oregano. | |
Lady Diavola | $23.00 |
spicy, meaty, cheesy. organic crushed tomatoes, calabrese salami, fancy pepperoni, mozzarella and caciocavallo, with garlic, calabrian chile, sicilan oregano, and pecorino romano | |
Bees Mode | $23.00 |
soppressata and mike‘s hot honey, with pickled sweet peppers and ricotta, on top of a base of organic crushed tomatoes, mozzarella, and pecorino romano. |
Little Sakana - MIRA MESA
8270 Mira Mesa Blvd, STE E, San Diego
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Spider Roll | $12.00 |
In: soft shell crab / krab / avocado/ Top: crunch (eel sauce) | |
Firecracker | $14.00 |
In: tempura salmon / avocado/ Top: Salmon / jalapeno (spicy mayo / eel sauce) | |
Philadelphia Roll | $8.00 |
In: salmon, cream cheese, avocado / Top: sesame seeds |
SANDWICHES • CHICKEN • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES • FISH AND CHIPS • BBQ • SALADS • CHICKEN WINGS • GRILL
Chicken Charlie's Table
12457 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego
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Fried Chicken & Shrimp | $19.75 |
Your choice of 2 pc dark or white meat, with 8 large crispy shrimp. | |
Fried Chicken Dinner | $17.75 |
4 pieces of our famous fried chicken | |
Beet Salad | $13.75 |
Red and golden beets, avocado, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, over mixed greens. Add grilled or crispy chicken $5 |
RAMEN • NOODLES • FRENCH FRIES
Nishiki Ramen - Kearny Mesa
8055 Armour St, San Diego
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Akuma | $16.95 |
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen with Homemade Hot Sauce made from Roasted Garlic, Demon Spice and Miso. Tonkotsu (Pork) broth, Pork Belly Chashu, Corn, Green Onion, Ginger, Shredded Red Pepper and Naruto (Fish Cake). | |
Smoke Bomb Black w/Egg | $17.95 |
No.1 Popular Ramen! Aroma of Homemade Roasted Black Garlic Sauce. Tonkotsu (Pork) broth, Pork Belly Chashu, Slow Egg, Corn, Green Onion, Ginger and Naruto (Fish Cake). | |
Miso Ramen | $15.95 |
Miso Ramen. Miso broth, Pork Belly Chashu, Corn, Green Onion, and Naruto (Fish Cake). |
FRENCH FRIES
Louisiana Purchase
2305 University Ave, San Diego
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Garlic Cheddar Biscuits | $14.00 |
four house biscuits + honey butter + jam | |
Spicy Chicken Skillet | $26.00 |
one airline chicken + mac and cheese + corn bread + chili honey glaze | |
Kitchen Sink Gumbo | $23.00 |
blonde roux gumbo + roasted chicken + andouille sausage + crawfish + shrimp + crab + scoop of rice |
Bun and Patti
2171 Kettner blvd, San Diego
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Let's Patti | $13.95 |
All Natural-Fed Beef Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Sautéed Onion, Pickles, Cheddar, Secret Sauce, Toasted Brioche Bun. | |
Truffle Fries | $8.00 |
Truffle Fries with Truffle Mayo Aioli | |
Notorious B&P | $15.95 |
All Natural-Fed Double Beef Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Sautéed Onion, Pickles, Cheddar, Secret Sauce, Toasted Brioche Bun. |
Pop Pie Co. & Stella Jean's Ice Cream - Pacific Beach
829 Garnet Avenue, San Diego
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Ube + Pandesal Toffee - PInt | $12.00 |
THIS IS OUR MOST POPULAR ICE CREAM!! Using our signature 16% butterfat ice cream base, we infuse it with ube to make that beautiful deep purple color. What is Ube you are wondering? A delicious sweet purple yam consumed throughout Asia. And Pandesal? It is a sweet bread like a dinner roll. We create a toffee out of pandesal which makes for an amazing buttery crunch in every mouthful! One pint. | |
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | $0.00 |
Skin-on red potatoes, crema, cracked black pepper, sea salt, chicken gravy. | |
Red Chile Pork | $11.00 |
Our pie-take on Mexican tamales made with slow-braised pork shoulder, a trio of dry red chiles—Japones, Nuevo México, California, hearty red potatoes and Spanish olives. All inside in our signature all-butter crust. |
Hidden Craft
600 WEST BROADWAY SUITE 130, SAN DIEGO
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One America Cheese Burger | $18.00 |
Ground beef brisket short rib patty, crisp lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, american cheese, house spread on a sesame amish bun | |
Chicken Banh Mi | $17.00 |
Ginger, garlic, marinated chicken, pickled veggies (carrot, daikon, cucumber, white onion), miso aioli, cilantro on fresh baguette. | |
Turkey Avocado BLT | $17.00 |
Swiss cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli on ciabatta bun |
Homestyle Hawaiian - Mesa College
7524 Mesa College Drive, San Diego
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Lava Chicken | $12.95 |
Panko crusted, fried and served with side of our famous Lava Sauce. | |
Teri Chicken | $12.95 |
Charbroiled chicken glazed with HH's signature Teri Sauce. | |
Korean Chicken | $13.95 |
Marinated chicken coated in a crunchy batter, deep-fried, and served with HH's signature Lava Sauce. |
Ambrogio 15 at Skydeck Del Mar
12841 El Camino Real, Suite, San Diego
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Pizza Patate e Speck | $21.00 |
Mozzarella Fiordilatte, Roasted Potatoes, Grated Parmigiano, Black Truffle EVOO, Speck (Smoked Prosciutto) | |
Insalata Della Casa | $13.00 |
Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Focaccia Croutons, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Homemade Balsamic Dressing | |
Pizza Hannibal Lecter | $21.00 |
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Grated Parmigiano, Spicy Salame Calabrese, Homemade Italian Sausage, Guanciale, Red Bell Pepper |
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
The Blind Burro
639 J st, San Diego
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To-Go Chps/Sals | $5.00 |
Our house fried corn tortilla chips dusted with salt and then served with our house salsa (tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, onion, spices, lime juice) (ALLERGIES- GLUTEN, CHILIES, ONION, GARLIC) | |
Salmon Tacos | $22.00 |
2 corn tortillas topped with 4 oz cooked salmon rubbed in a spice mix of coffee, cumin and ancho chile powder, with tomatillo-avocado kale slaw, lime crema, and avocado slices. (ALLERGIES- SEAFOOD, ONIONS, GARLIC, DAIRY) GLUTEN FREE | |
Battered Fish Tacos | $21.00 |
2 corn tortillas with a bit of lime crema, topped with grilled or beer battered fish of the day, another drizzle of lime crema, shredded green cabbage and carrot escabeche (julienned carrots, onions, jalapenos pickled in lime and salt) with a lime wedge. (ALLERGIES- SEAFOOD, ONIONS, GARLIC, DAIRY) ONLY GRILLED IS GLUTEN FREE |
BURRITOS • FISH AND CHIPS • TACOS • SEAFOOD • POKE
FISH DISTRICT - Carmel Mtn. Ranch
12002 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego
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CATCH OF THE DAY PLATE | $17.00 |
Choice of CATCH OF THE DAY, two SIDES & grilled ciabatta bread | |
POKE bowl | $12.00 |
(raw) Sushi rice, choice of poke & sauce, nori, seaweed salad, cucumber, pickled ginger, sesame seeds | |
SALMON & KALE bowl | $14.50 |
Rice (or quinoa, add 1), grilled salmon, lemon-honey kale, nori, sesame seeds, scallions, ginger-teriyaki sauce |
Filippis Pizza Grotto Mission Valley - 10330 Friars Rd STE 101
10330 Friars Rd STE 101, San Diego
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GARLIC CHEESY BREAD | $9.95 |
House garlic bread topped with melted mozzarella cheese with a side of marinara | |
LARGE MARGHERITA PIZZA | $23.50 |
17 inch tomato, basil | |
PASTA PRIMAVERA | $15.95 |
Linguini Pasta with Fresh Garden Vegetables and Mushrooms, Sautéed in a Blend of Virgin Olive Oil, White Wine, Herbs and Spices |
HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Hodad's Ocean Beach
5010 Newport Ave., San Diego
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GUIDO | $13.50 |
Inspired by Triple D’s Guy Fieri - Our Burger served with Pastrami, Ketchup, Pickles, Swiss Cheese, Grilled Onions and Spicy Brown Mustard | |
CHOCOLATE SHAKE | $6.75 |
MINI CHEESEBURGER | $7.75 |
Thai Time NorthPark - 4102 30th Street
4102 30th Street, San Diego
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Pad Kee Mao | $15.00 |
Stir fried flat rice noodles with egg, onion, bell pepper, chili, and Thai basil | |
Crispy Pork Belly | $13.00 |
Deep fried marinated pork belly served with house made and spicy sauce. | |
Spicy Eggplant | $15.00 |
Sauteed eggplant, sweet Thai basil, garlic, zucchini, carrot, bell pepper and onion. |
City Tacos - Sorrento Valley
11045 ROSELLE ST SUITE 100, san diego
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CHORIZO ASADO | $4.85 |
Grilled pork chorizo with caramelized pineapple over melted Oaxaca cheese. | |
SHANKYOU TACO | $4.50 |
Slow-cooked beef rib with potatoes red onions and mushroom in a fried green tomatillo salsa. | |
SURF & TURF | $5.65 |
Grilled Arachera steak, garlic spicy sauteed shrimp over melted asadero cheese topped with cabbage, tomato, onion, cilantro and avocado finished with lime aioli. |
SALADS • HAMBURGERS
Fernside
1946 Fern Street, San Diego
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FERNSIDE BURGER Combo | $26.00 |
Our Fernside Burger w/ waffle fries and your choice of any Growler we offer or one of our Specialty Cocktails or slushees. | |
DIET FERNSIDE BURGER | $14.00 |
Same great Fernside flavor with just half the patties! So one. There's one patty. It's a single burger. | |
CHICKEN WINGS | $12.00 |
Choice of House Buffalo, Spicy Dry Rub or Korean BBQ. Served with house blue cheese, rancho or miso ranch, carrots & celery. |